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The impact of climate change on hydrological processes, droughts, land use patterns, and ecosystem health is a critical area of research for understanding and managing the future of our planet. At the same time, changes in land use, agricultural methods, and population growth may contribute to climate change. With its ability to process large datasets and identify hidden patterns, deep learning has provided new tools for analyzing complex environmental data and developing predictive models. These tools offer a promising avenue for advancing our potential response to environmental challenges. This Special Issue brings together researchers from diverse fields, applying deep learning methods and new models to investigate climate change drivers and their impact on droughts, desertification, ice sheet melting, land use changes, and ecosystem service value. The goal is to enhance the capacity for predicting the interrelationships between the above-mentioned environmental components.

The journal Axioms has achieved a remarkable increase in the number of papers published, as well as a significant growth in citations over the past decade. In order to mark this significant milestone, I am glad to lead this Special Issue entitled “10th Anniversary of Axioms: Mathematical Analysis". Related Books 10th Anniversary of Axioms: Mathematical Physics Physical Sciences Special Issue in Honor of the 60th Birthday of Professor Hong-Kun Xu Computer Science & Mathematics Mathematical Analysis and Applications II Computer Science & Mathematics 10th Anniversary of Axioms: Logic Computer Science & Mathematics Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences Computer Science & Mathematics The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing and Distribution Further Information: Book Series Reprints Book/Chapter

In recent years, AI/ML tools have become more prevalent in the fields of medical imaging and imaging informatics, where systems are already outperforming physicians in a range of domains, such as in the classification of retinal fundus images in ophthalmology, chest X-rays in radiology, and skin cancer detection in dermatology, among many others. It has recently emerged as one of the fastest growing research areas given the evolution of techniques in radiology, molecular imaging, anatomical imaging, and functional imaging for detection, segmentation, diagnosis, annotation, summarization, and prediction. The ongoing innovations in this exciting and promising field play a powerful role in influencing the lives of millions through health, safety, education, and other opportunities intended to be shared across all segments of society. To achieve further progress, this Special Issue (SI) invited both research and review-type manuscripts to showcase ongoing research progress and developmen

The use of robots in marine and underwater applications is growing rapidly. These applications share the common requirement of modeling the environment and estimating the robots’ pose. Although there are several mapping, SLAM, target detection and localization methods, marine and underwater environments have several challenging characteristics, such as poor visibility, water currents, communication issues, sonar inaccuracies or unstructured environments, that have to be considered. The purpose of this Special Issue is to present the current research trends in the topics of underwater localization, mapping, SLAM, and target detection and localization. To this end, we have collected seven articles from leading researchers in the field, and present the different approaches and methods currently being investigated to improve the performance of underwater robots. Related Books Applications and Development of Underwater Robotics and Underwater Vision Technology Computer Science & Mathema

This book entitled “Toxicology and Biocompatibility of Nanomaterials” covers some recent insights into adverse but beneficial effects of nanomaterials on human health and the environment. Renowned experts in the field contributed to this Special Issue to make this an interesting read for both scholars and students. Related Books Nanotoxicology and Nanosafety 2.0 Biology & Life Sciences The Two Faces of Nanomaterials Medicine & Pharmacology ... Nanomaterials Ecotoxicity Evaluation Environmental & Earth Sciences Toxicity Evaluation of Nanoparticles Chemistry & Materials Science ... Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications Biology & Life Sciences The recommendations have been generated using an AI system. About: About MDPI Books Advisory Board Legal Information: MDPI Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Terms of Use Accessibility Sales: Order and Delivery Indexing and Distribution Further Information: Book Series Reprints Book/Chapter Processing Charges Pa

This book, titled “Electronic Noses for Biomedical Applications and Environmental Monitoring”, includes original research works and reviews concerning the use of electronic nose technology in two of the more useful and interesting fields related to chemical compounds detection of gases. Authors have explained their latest research work, including different gas sensors and materials based on nanotechnology and novel applications of electronic noses for the detection of diverse diseases. Some reviews related to disease detection through breath analysis, odor monitoring systems standardization, and seawater quality monitoring are also included. Related Books Advance Nanomaterials for Biosensors Engineering Biosensors for Diagnosis and Monitoring Public Health & Healthcare ... Gas Sensors for Monitoring Environmental Changes Engineering Smart Sensors for Healthcare and Medical Applications Public Health & Healthcare ... Nanometre-Scale Biosensors for Applications in Medicine/Environment/F

Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system, representing approximately 4\% of all new cancer cases. The prognosis and treatment of thyroid cancer depend on the tumor type and its stage at the time of diagnosis. An early diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan can improve the prognosis and reduce the possibility of mortality. The standard treatments (surgery and radioiodine treatment) and new options (molecular targeting drugs) for patients with aggressive thyroid cancers have kept the mortality rate of this malignancy low, despite the increase in its incidence. This Special Issue highlights the role of different diagnostic procedures, as well as therapeutic and prognostic markers, in the personalized treatment of thyroid cancer.

This Special Issue showcases advancements in solar thermal energy technologies through interdisciplinary research spanning intelligent system design, advanced materials, and computational innovation. Key studies include next-generation SCADA architectures for CSP plant control, photothermal-enhancing nanofluids, phase-change thermal energy storage, novel solar concentrators, solar-driven reactors, and nanoscale heat transfer mechanisms. The Special issue also includes a comprehensive review linking solar energy to photocatalytic water purification. By integrating experiments with computational modeling, these studies collectively address critical challenges in solar efficiency, thermal management, and sustainable energy integration, charting pathways for scalable renewable energy solutions.

Sustainable green and efficient technologies are recognized as one of the greatest challenges in chemical engineering. It has been reported that photocatalysis is one of the most promising eco-friendly technologies that can work under milder operating conditions than conventional processes when photon activation is performed using a cost-effective light source rather than thermal activation. Many studies have concentrated on some applications of heterogeneous photocatalysis, such as air and water cleaning, organic synthesis, and hydrogen production. However, the low efficiency of photocatalysts becomes the bottleneck for these applications. Moreover, the sustainability of these processes implies high productivity with reduced costs in the synthesis of efficient photocatalysts, requiring high selectivity and kinetic rates. As a result, extensive research has been conducted on a range of topics, including the design and synthesis of photocatalysts; photocatalytic-mechanism clarificatio

The plant kingdom, with its terrestrial and marine natural products, has been widely explored. Plant-based products have long been used to prevent and treat various ailments. Many natural compounds have been reported to have a variety of interesting and significant biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiparasitic, analgesic, antidiabetic, anti-atherogenic, and antiproliferative, as well as cardioprotective and neuroprotective properties. Therefore, researchers pay special attention to the bioactive compounds synthesized by plants. Opportunities in functional ingredients and treatment of NCDs (oxidative stress, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, etc.) are widely explored. However, many therapeutic properties of plants are still to be discovered. This Special Issue reprint intends to substantially contribute to our knowledge of their beneficial properties. Natural products could be a vast resource in res

Contemporary exploitation of natural raw materials by borehole, opencast, underground, seabed, and anthropogenic deposits is closely related to, among others, geomechanics, automation, computer science, and numerical methods. More and more often, individual fields of science coexist and complement each other, contributing to lowering exploitation costs, increasing production, and reduction of the time needed to prepare and exploit the deposit. The continuous development of national economies is related to the increasing demand for energy, metal, rock, and chemical resources. Very often, exploitation is carried out in complex geological and mining conditions, which are accompanied by natural hazards such as rock bursts, methane, coal dust explosion, spontaneous combustion, water, gas, and temperature. In order to conduct a safe and economically justified operation, modern construction materials are being used more and more often in mining to support excavations, both under static and

Many recent studies on medical image processing have involved the use of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). This special issue, “Machine Learning/Deep Learning in Medical Image Processing”, has been launched to provide an opportunity for researchers in the area of medical image processing to highlight recent developments made in their fields with ML/DL. Seven excellent papers that cover a wide variety of medical/clinical aspects are selected in this special issue. Related Books Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Healthcare Data Processing and Analyzing Biology & Life Sciences ... Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Medical Imaging Informatics towards Diagnostic Decision Making Public Health & Healthcare Computational Medical Image Analysis Computer Science & Mathematics Deep Learning in Medical Image Analysis Biology & Life Sciences ... Deep Neural Networks in Medical Imaging Biology & Life Sciences ... The recommendations have been generated us

The COVID-19 pandemic is having profound effects on all dimensions of life: individual, social, cultural, and public and economic health, among others. The contribution of social sciences is very relevant in understanding this disease and pandemic as well as its effects. It is also relevant for taking measures, such as, for example, compliance with physical distance, mask-wearing, no gatherings, and information to the population in a more efficient way. This book discusses topics such as COVID-19 in a risk society and its implications; the situation of patients with diabetes in a lockdown context; the technological, pedagogical, and social challenges posed by remote teaching; and, finally, the explanation of potential contributions of several specific social sciences that can shape both the taking of measures and their fulfilment in the desired direction. The book concludes with an analysis of the underlying social, psychological, and philosophical issues that are pandemic-related and

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by sustained hyperglycemia, which promotes excessive generation of reactive oxygen species and subsequent oxidative damage. This oxidative environment plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of microvascular and macrovascular complications that significantly contribute to DM-associated morbidity and mortality. The global prevalence of DM continues to increase imposing substantial economic and healthcare burdens. Although lifestyle interventions constitute the primary strategies for DM prevention, natural products are widely used as complementary therapeutic options. These natural products contain structurally diverse bioactive compounds with demonstrated or potential antidiabetic effects. Their mechanisms of action include inhibition of carbohydrate-hydrolyzing enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase), modulation of insulin secretion and sensitivity, regulation of signaling pathways involved in glucose homeostasis, and enhancement of endogenous antioxidant defense systems. Additionally, many natural compounds exert pleiotropic biological activities that may synergistically attenuate metabolic dysfunction and reduce the risk of diabetic complications. However, despite their extensive traditional use, rigorous scientific evidence regarding efficacy, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and optimal dosing remains limited. Therefore, systematic investigation of isolated compounds, crude extracts, and complex natural matrices is essential for developing safe, mechanism-informed therapeutic or adjuvant interventions for DM.

This reprint focuses on innovative methodologies based on remote sensing, as well as the monitoring and analysis of the relationship between urbanization and ecosystem services on different scales. The published papers describe the use of innovative technologies for land cover change monitoring, ecosystem service modeling and mapping, and innovation in land-use planning, in addition to highlighting the potential of technologies to tackle challenges such as the sustainability of urbanization, climate change adaptation, and sustainable land management.

Discover cutting-edge research in our Special Issue, titled "Hydrogels for 3D Printing". This collection of articles and reviews delves into the multifaceted world of hydrogel-based 3D printing, covering essential topics such as material formulation, printing techniques, and post-processing methods. From optimizing rheological properties to enhancing cell viability, each contribution offers valuable insights into the transformative potential of hydrogels across various applications, including tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Do not miss this invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners striving to advance the field of 3D printing. Related Books Hydrogel-Based Novel Biomaterials: Achievements and Prospects Chemistry & Materials Science Advances in Hydrogels Chemistry & Materials Science Gel-Based Materials for Biomedical Engineering Biology & Life Sciences ... Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine and Other Biomedical Applications Biology & Life Science

This reprint collects papers addressing valuable techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of power electronics when applied to power grids and electrical drives. The proposed techniques leverage several approaches, e.g., advanced converter topologies, innovative control algorithms, and wide bandgap power devices. Diverse application domains were covered: interfacing Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESSs) with AC or DC microgrids; recharging ESSs in electric vehicles; increasing performance in variable speed electrical drives and direct online induction motors; applying electrical loss minimization techniques to microgrids based on RESs. After a short description of each contribution, some perspectives for future developments are also briefly given. Related Books Power Electronics in Renewable Systems Engineering Electrical Power Engineering and Renewable Energy Technologies Engineering Energy Efficiency in Electric Motors, Drives, Power Convert

Nowadays, we are witnessing highly dynamic research activities related to the intriguing field of biodegradable materials with plastic-like properties. These activities are currently intensified by a strengthened public awareness of prevailing ecological issues connected to growing piles of plastic waste, microplastic formation, and increasing greenhouse gas emissions; this goes hand-in-hand with the ongoing depletion of fossil feedstocks, which are traditionally used to produce full carbon backbone polymers. To a steadily increasing extend, polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolyesters, a family of plastic-like materials with versatile material properties, are considered a future-oriented solution for diminishing these concerns. PHA production is based on renewable resources, and occurs in a bio-mediated fashion by the action of living organisms. If accomplished in an optimized way, PHA production and the entire PHA lifecycle are embedded into nature´s closed cycles of carbon. Holistic

Musculoskeletal disorders are a serious burden for patients and modern society. In Europe alone, 100,000,000 individuals suffer from musculoskeletal disorders and 40,000,000 affected workers cause losses due to work absence and a productivity loss of EUR 12 billion per year. Worldwide, musculoskeletal disorders are the second most common cause of pain and disability. Adequate diagnosis and early initiation of treatment are key elements in the care for patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, yet, for many musculoskeletal disorders, diagnostic tests lack appropriate accuracy. Treatment of musculoskeletal disorders is challenging as the mechanisms causing the complaints and mechanisms of action for the available treatment options are largely unknown. Moreover, these mechanisms and effectiveness might depend on specific patients’ characteristics and call for personalized strategies. This Special Issue invited researchers in the field to contribute to the state of the art in t

The contributions explore Muslim religious leadership in multiple forms and settings. While traditional authority is usually correlated with theology and piety, as in the case of classically trained ulema, the public advocacy of Muslim community concerns is often headed by those with professionalized skillsets and civic experience. In an increasingly digital world, both women and men exercise leadership in novel ways, and sites of authority are refracted from traditional loci, such as mosques and seminaries, to new and unexpected places. This collection provides systematic focus on a topic that has hitherto been given rather diffuse consideration. It complements historical work on community leadership as well as more contemporary discussion on the training and role of Islamic religious authorities. It will be of interest to scholars in Religious Studies, Sociology, Political Science, History, and Islamic Studies. Related Books Muslim Identity Formation in Contemporary Societies Social

History is the basis for our interpretation of humanity’s past. Indeed, new developments in digital humanities and the digitalization of archives can place historical sources in a new light. Systematized historical sources allow us to see the practical changes that have occurred over centuries of ethnobotany and analyze (although sometimes solely hypothesize on) the causes of such changes. Studying history helps us to understand the influences on the evolution of local ecological knowledge regarding plant use. In ethnobotany, numerous understudied historical sources await modern interpretations. Old uses enhanced by the new possibilities offered by modern technology can enrich our everyday lives. Yet understanding historical sources, especially in ethnobotany, where several disciplines are involved, is not univocal. Mistakes introduced by misidentified plants or information misinterpreted from old languages can have negative, long-term consequences. This Reprint of the 2nd edition of the Special Issue aims to provide examples of the critical analysis of various historical sources, provide insights into ongoing historical and diachronic studies on plant use, and introduce the best-practice guidelines for interpreting such data.

Quantum beams refer to neutrons and synchrotron radiation, and the facilities that use them are not familiar research methods. However, the micro-beams with high-brightness and high-energy X-rays have their penetrating power. The quantum beam has excellent capabilities for evaluating materials. Japan has the neutron facilities J-PARC and JRR-3, and the synchrotron radiation facility SPring-8. This reprint contains research articles that used these representative facilities in Japan. Specifically, it summarizes the latest research results on stress, strain, and texture using synchrotron radiation and neutrons in Japan. From of the perspective of materials, the works in this reprint cover a wide range of topics, not only including common metallic materials, but also coarse grains, welding materials, superconducting materials, construction materials, thermal barrier coatings, and composite materials. Measurement methods are based on diffraction. In terms of methodology, the time-of-flight method using neutrons, the double exposure method using synchrotron radiation suitable for coarse grains, the extended 3DXRD, and the constant penetration depth method are also included in this reprint. Numerical simulation techniques move into the mainstream in the evaluation of stress–strain of materials. However, when stress, strain, and texture are measured, the results of the numerical calculations differ from reality. As the saying goes, "seeing is believing"; science cannot advance with numerical calculations alone. By reading each of these papers, you should be able to find clues to solving the problems you are facing.

In recent times, research and technological advancements have opened an unprecedented window of opportunity for sports science to play a pivotal role in the holistic well-being of children. By harnessing the power of sports science, we can not only design, implement, and evaluate sports programs for young athletes but also address broader aspects of their health; therefore, the contemporary role of sports scientists in nurturing young talent cannot be understated, as they promote the most effective and efficient methods to support long-term sport and personal development. By integrating sports science principles into children’s health initiatives, we not only contribute to long-term sustained athletic performance but also foster comprehensive health outcomes . With appropriate immediate, short-term, and long-term interventions, we can enhance athletes’ adaptability to navigate the complex and ever-changing competitive landscape. Related Books Health Promotion in Children and Adolesc

The digital economy has significantly impacted countries throughout the world by contributing to the growth of the economy and the further progress of societies. Recent developments demonstrate that the information and innovation-driven era triggered integration of traditional activities and digital technologies. Moreover, the rise of innovation has been accelerating in emerging industries such as cleantech, the new generation of information technology, biotechnology, and high-end equipment manufacturing. The estimations provided by the World Economic Forum predict that “new value creation over the next decade will be based on digitally enabled platform business models”. Therefore, organizations must change the traditional approaches adopted and capture value in the context of digital disruptions. These tendencies raise a number of management challenges that need to be solved by the efforts of the scientific community. Therefore, this Special Issue provides the platform for a fruitfu